A normally consolidated clay sample is subjected to a tri-axial test where pore water measurements are made. A consolidated-undrained type of test is performed. The sample fails when the total all-around confining pressure reaches 104 kPa and the total axial pressure is 308 kPa. During the drained condition, the drained friciton angle is 53.56°. Determine the pore water pressure (in kPa) measured during the test.

A normally consolidated clay sample is subjected to a tri-axial test where pore water measurements are made. A consolidated-undrained type of test is performed. The sample fails when the total all-around confining pressure reaches 104 kPa and the total axial pressure is 308 kPa. During the drained condition, the drained friciton angle is 53.56°. Determine the pore water pressure (in kPa) measured during the test.

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